Vulcan rocket launch rescheduled for Sunday after two consecutive delays

Space Coast residents will have to wait until Sunday for United Launch Alliance’s next attempt to launch a Vulcan rocket carrying the Amazon Leo 1 mission.ULA said Saturday’s attempt was delayed by a network communication issue between ground equipment and the launch vehicle.The next attempt is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, at 12:11:30 p.m. EST, pending range approval, according to the company’s latest update.

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Related-- ULA delays launch of Vulcan rocket from FloridaWhy was the launch delayed?ULA said the communications issue requires reconfiguration that would extend the hold beyond Saturday’s 29-minute launch window.The company said the rocket and spacecraft remain healthy.This is the mission’s second delay in as many days. Friday’s planned launch was postponed after a power interruption at an off-site supply plant, Channel 9 previously reported. What should viewers know for Sunday?The next launch attempt is planned for early Sunday afternoon from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.